Surviving an Airport Strike in Italy
5 Mar 2017

Surviving an Airport Strike in Italy

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Last week travelers were affected by an airport strike in Italy.. So what’s new, right? Strikes in Italy are commonplace, part of the lifestyle. They can occur with all modes of transportation, and they do, on a regular basis. During … Continued

Italy Travel – Milan – Photo of the Day
18 Dec 2016

Italy Travel – Milan – Photo of the Day

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I love wandering around the streets of Italy and taking in snippets of everyday life. On my recent stay in Milan, I stopped for a moment to capture this scene. What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear your feedback, … Continued

Travel in Italy – Photos from Milan
2 Oct 2016

Travel in Italy – Photos from Milan

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Ciao from Italy! Of course I am happy to be in Italia and am enjoying every minute. Since I want to enjoy la dolce vita I will not be writing long stories from here…  those will have to wait until … Continued

Italy Travel Planning – Milan’s La Scala Opera
14 Aug 2016

Italy Travel Planning – Milan’s La Scala Opera

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I’ll be headed to Italy soon and I’m flying into Milan mainly because I found such a great airfare on Emirates  back in February. I’m flying non-stop from JFK in New York to Malpensa in Milan for less than $600 … Continued

Architecture of Italy
24 May 2016

Architecture of Italy

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One of the many highlights in Italy is the spectacular architecture. Not only the age of some of Italy’s monuments but the style and sheer beauty is what strikes me. Spanning almost 3000 years, Italy’s diverse architectural styles reflect the … Continued

Lombardy: Milan and More – Guest Post
15 May 2016

Lombardy: Milan and More – Guest Post

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Today I am  pleased to feature a guest post by Sara Mazzucato, a copywriter from Padua, Italy. Enjoy. Lombardy mon amour: From the romantic Sforza Castle to the beautiful Lake Maggiore and its “Fornaci di Caldè” Have you ever been … Continued

A Stroll Down Milan’s Fashion Street – Via Monte Napoleone
23 Sep 2015

A Stroll Down Milan’s Fashion Street – Via Monte Napoleone

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One of the main attractions in Milan is its elegant fashion district,  more specifically the most famous street here,Via Monte Napoleone. Milan is Italy’s fashion capital and some say it is the fashion capital of the world. The entire fashion … Continued

Milan – Expo 2015 – Milano Centrale
2 May 2015

Milan – Expo 2015 – Milano Centrale

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Milano Centrale will see a lot more traffic this year since the MILAN EXPO2015 just opened May 1st and will run until November 1, 2015. This beautiful structure is an architectural monument, modeled after  Union Station in Washington, DC. If you … Continued

On the Streets of Milan
3 Dec 2014

On the Streets of Milan

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As you may or may not know, Milan is hosting the next World’s Fair in 2015. It is more commonly known as the Expo, short for Universal Exposition. These events occur every four years and the last time Milan hosted … Continued

Margie in Italy
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